Attempting to change an individual is illogical, Doctor. It will happen when they wish, or not at all, and one should not attempt to change the base personality. It leads to disharmony of the mind. I do wish the captain would learn to exercise caution, in some aspects of his life. [ A delicate sniff accompanies his words that from anyone else would be a tremendous sigh. Really. Some caution.

And no one should listen to gossip. Spock has already had words with his department, but they show no signs of stopping.

His fingers are covered in chocolate, though he doesn't realize it until he reaches for another piece of chocolate. It is improper to waste food, and smears of chocolate are still a waste, so there is only one logical course of action.

Spock brings his fingers to his lips, licking them off his thumb rather delicately. It is good they are mostly alone, and it is only Bones watching him. Spock can at least pretend Bones has no idea what he is doing. It's easier to think that at the moment, which should trigger an alert in his head, but strangely doesn't.

He sucks his index finger into his mouth, licking the pad. It's almost indecent, by any cultural standard. Bones can forever hold this over his head.

He releases his finger with a 'pop,' and when he responds, his voice is just a fraction warmer. ]

See, as I said, they are misnomers. Terran traditions regarding names are most perplexing, Doctor.